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R929 DVF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,299 mi
Last recorded173,299 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 DVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 173,299 miles

Front suspension anti-roll bar bushes worn

Front suspension bushes worn

Power stearing belt loose

Slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 May 2011 173,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front suspension anti-roll bar bushes worn

Front suspension bushes worn

Power stearing belt loose

Slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2010 165,425 miles

Drivers door hinge damaged

Slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Slight play near side front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 13 May 2009 156,541 miles

Slight play in off side track rod end

Pass 2 May 2008 149,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight play in offside front lower door hinge

Pass 1 May 2007 139,634 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2006 126,080 miles

both rear axel bushs deteriating close to excessive

front brake discs wearing

front number plate damaged

offside and nearside front chassis damaged

offside front door hinge movement

offside front rear bush deteriating

rear nimber plate deteriating

rear wheel archs starting to corrode

slight play in the offside rear wheelbearing

slight play in the steering coloum coupling

slight unequal effort on the rear footbrake

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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R929 DVF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 100,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R929 DVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R929 DVF registered?

R929 DVF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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